Tuesday, February 28, 2017

[I have to say, some days I just coast and I think that's ok. I want to try my best every day, but I don't feel my best every day so I just can't get there. But that doesn't mean I give up entirely. I never give up entirely. I just plot instead of do. It's essentially the same thing except plotting sounds cooler then laying around staring at the cats.]

I fell to the ground the other day. I was walking along and then down I went and there I lay. I thought quite a lot about why I was there. And there was a moment when I thought it certainly was unfair. There were times when I thought I'd just stay. And there were times when I screamed to the sky, not me, no way. But I knew to the depths of who I am, that if I didn't pull myself up, then I'd just be back down there again. So with my hands I dug in and from the dirty ground is where this story begins. I embarked on a journey that day. A journey that through highs and lows, would show me my way. I suffered many an agonizing defeat, but each time I fell down, I renewed my struggle to my feet. And when I managed to rise to my knees, I knew deep down, that eventually I'd succeed. With each retreat I grew ever stronger, building upon bravery, not fearful any longer. And where my energy was sapped, bravery gave me all of that back. It filled me up with courage and resolve. This torture, this trap, I was surely going to solve. I had all the tools I needed, and with my new confidence I succeeded. In one last shattering gasp, I was back upon my feet at last. I breathed in cool air again, not dirtied by the ground at my chin. The wind gently brushed along my ear. I felt exhilaration now, not fear. I'd faced a true test of will, and I had succeeded and it had given me a thrill. I think now, I will try to climb over this next hill.

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

We've been together for nearly 40 years. Silly kids turned into serious peers. We laugh and fight, we get a long great. Because you're my friend, my companion, my mate. We skipped the silly stuff and avoided the fluff, I challenged you and you called my bluff. We'll continue on for days and years, we'll rock this place and face all fears. We'll stand together side-by-side and won't back down, won't abide. We'll challenge all, we'll stand up tall, we'll stand up for others, we'll be there for all. We'll share our strength, our love, and compassion, we'll do it with skill and excellent fashion. We'll show the world how friends get it done, loving each and loving everyone. We'll scale each wall, face each fear, we'll do it every minute, each day, all year. And we'll be there for you too, if you give us time. We're out there showing love on Valentine's.

[Happy Valentine's Day all!! Hope you have a fun day and eat some Chocolates!]

Thursday, February 9, 2017

It was a misty day in crochet valley. And the chicks had been complaining of a smell most foul. At half past noon, Sir Pony of pony party pretty time received word of the discontent and decided it was time to bring the team together to address the situation.

Friends and neighbors

Fans of chocolate and tea

We have a bit of a problem

And I'm hoping you'll join with me

There are bad winds I've heard

Wafting into town

Something unnatural is in the air

A stirring causing many a frown

So I ask you now

To join with me

Don't hide away

Don't flee

Join with me to address this mess

To make the choices that need making

And to get us back to giving, not taking.

Together we can make an impact

Together we can change course

Together we can steer our community

Together we can fight off this force.

Together we are better

And stonger than before

Together we become something

So much more.

[Yeah, team work. Like that time when my son went on a Napoleonic tirade/tantrum and we all had to work together to get the house put back together.]

Friday, February 3, 2017

[The Superbowl is coming up, lots of prepping to do. I'm inviting everyone, no need to be picky about football fans. We're all one color Sunday night, right y'all? Yeah, blue, red, silver, and white.... :)]